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Quick answers
- Where is Petra?
- Rose-red lost city. Coordinates: 30.3285, 35.4444 (Jordan).
- When is the best time to visit Petra?
- Best time: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Typical daily budget: $70-150.
- What is a unique fact about Petra?
- Petra was established as early as the 5th century BC by the Nabataeans, who transformed it into a thriving trading hub.
Quick facts
- Petra was established as early as the 5th century BC by the Nabataeans, who transformed it into a thriving trading hub.
- The iconic Al Khazneh, also known as 'The Treasury,' stands at 45 meters high and is intricately carved into sandstone rock, showcasing Hellenistic architecture.
- The city features an extensive network of water conduits, including a sophisticated system of cisterns and aqueducts, which allowed the inhabitants to survive in the arid desert.
- Petra was rediscovered in 1812 by Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt, who disguised himself as an Arab to gain access to the site.
- The Siq, a narrow gorge leading into Petra, is approximately 1.2 kilometers long and showcases stunning rock formations and ancient carvings along its walls.
Travel details
- Country
- Jordan
- Wind (now)
- 3 km/h
- Coordinates
- 30.3285, 35.4444
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